PHILADELPHIA - Tyrone Phillips, 46, of Philadelphia, was charged today by indictment[1] with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced acting United States Attorney Louis D. Lappen. According to the indictment, on June 14, 2017, Phillips was in possession of a Ruger, Model P97DC,.45 caliber semi-automatic handgun, serial number 66346075, which was loaded with seven live rounds of.45 caliber ammunition.
If convicted, Phillips faces a maximum of 10-years’ imprisonment, up to three-years of supervised release, a fine of $250,000, and a $100 special assessment.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Philadelphia Police Department. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney José R. Arteaga.
[1] An Indictment or Information is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
